This section of our reporting explores the culture across Canada and how this is represented within our public policy and government.
There is no single Canadian culture, but rather a rich tapestry of diverse customs and traditions that have been woven together over the centuries. Canada is home to many different ethnic groups, each with their own unique heritage. As a result, Canadian culture is constantly evolving, adapted to the ever-changing demographics of our country. Across the provinces, there are also significant regional differences in culture. In Quebec, for example, French is the predominant language and many of the customs and traditions have roots in French culture. In contrast, English Canadian culture has been heavily influenced by the British.
These differing cultural traditions help to make Canada a truly dynamic and vibrant country.
This episode of Hub Dialogues features Sean Speer in conversation with Chuck Klosterman, a best-selling author and journalist, about his must-read book, The Nineties. The episode was originally published on June 22nd, 2023.
gathered some of our favourite contributors here to nominate some Canadians they thought made a positive impact, no matter how big or small, on Canada and the world in 2023.
This episode is part of The Hub’s bi-weekly series featuring Sean Speer in conversation with leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum. The two discuss recent high-profile cases of young conservative activists and journalists who have fallen down a far-Right path, including what is behind these trends and what can be done to reverse them. The episode was originally published on August 4th, 2023.
This episode of Hub Dialogues features Sean Speer in conversation with child advocate Gregg Behr and award-winning writer Ryan Rydzewski about their poignant book, When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids. The episode was originally published on April 27th, 2023.
This past week saw Hub readers discuss zero-emissions vehicle regulations, the impact of the Online News Act, a green agenda for conservatives, and whether spending on gifts remains a meaningful tradition or reflects inefficient spending, among other topics.
If Granatstein’s ideas and arguments were already dead by the time that his book was released, the intellectual currents that he identified have moved so fast in the subsequent quarter century that even his biggest critic hasn’t been able to keep up.
Books tackling a range of issues from the abandonment of meritocracy, the decline of the West, and the complicated life and legacy of George Orwell all had profound things to say, with lessons for our current unsettled moment.
Thirty years ago this month, a controversial economics paper was released that challenged one of the core traditions of the Christmas season: the practice of gift giving. Is it a purely a utilitarian exercise that can be weighed up in economic terms to determine if presents are actually worth the money, time, and effort?
We live in dysfunctional times in a curious country where the current narrative demeans or denies the incredible things we have done together.
The so-called “Laurentian Consensus” is in eclipse and something different is emerging in its place. A rootless, post-national culture is one where historical tradition is obliterated, leaving us inhabiting identity-defined communities and virtually incapable of finding nuance in any public debate.
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